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This spectacular Gurla Mandata massif makes up part of the western section on the Himalayan lying in the Burang Country of Tibet. It is a close neighbor to the sacred Mount Kailash, which lies to its north. The local inhabitants call it the Namo Nanyi meaning "Fairy's Peak". Gurla Mandata made up of six ridges. The west ridge is shaped like a fan and stretched across from north to south, while the eroded east ridge forms extremely steep cliffs. Also to the north lies the holy lake Manasorover and Langatso.

Gurla Mandata was first climbed in 1985 by a Sino Japanese expedition. This 7000er has been climbed only five times since the first ascent up until now. This is rather amazing given the fact that the mountain was attempted as early as 1902.

The ascent takes place on the northern slope through the Zalompa glacier. The scenery is magnificent; down below stretches the arid Tibetan plateau enhanced in beauty by the sparkling lakes Manasorovar and Rakyas with Mount Kailash as the backdrop. The climbing is relatively safe with the route crossing the left side of the glacier to reach a plateau under the summit's ridge. Base camp is at the foot of the glacier at 5600m.

Departure dates:- Autumn: 9th September 2009, Spring: 15th April 2009

ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 02 A free day in Kathmandu
Day 03 A free day in Kathmandu / Tibet visa procedure
Day 04 Drive to Zangmu (235cm). Overnight in hotel.
Day 05 Drive to Nyalam. (3750m). Overnight in hotel
Day 06 Nyalam, rest day and acclimatization
Day 07 Trek to Lake Paiko Tso. Overnight in camp
Day 08 Drive to saga. Overnight in camp
Day 09 Drive to Pariyang. Overnight in camp
Day 10 Drive to Darehen. Overnight in camp.
Day 11 Trek to Dhiraphuk Gompa Overnight in camp.
Day 12 Trek over Drolma Pass to Zutulphuk. Overnight in camp
Day 13 Trek to Darche and drive to Mansarovar, Overnight in camp
Day 14 Drive to Gurla Mandara Base Camp
Day 15-32 Climbing Period
Day 33 Cleaning up Base Camp
Day 34 Drive to Pariyang Overnight in camp
Day 35 Drive to Saga. Overnight in camp
Day 36 Drive to Paiko Tso. Overnight in camp
Day 37 Drive to Nyalan Overnight in hotel
Day 38 Drive to Kathmandu Transfer to hotel
Day 39 Kathmandu Rest day.
Day 40 Departure from Kathmandu.

Trip cost: US$ 6500 per person (Group joining basis)
Climbing sherpa: US$ 3500 ( per sherpa, if required)

Cost Includes
1. Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast on twin shearing (Three Stars)
2. Nepali Staffs: Professional Expedition Cook, Kitchen - Advance Base Camp. Equipment allowances, daily wages, insurance for ABC service crews, lodging and visa for Tibet
3. Full board hotel in route Tibet side (bed & breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
4. Chinese Base Camp - Advance Base Camp single tent Per person
5. All the Camping equipments such as: Dining tent, Table and Chairs, toilet tent, Kitchen tent and tent for expedition staffs
6. Load Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp (50 kg per pax)
7. Load Advanced Base Camp to Base Camp (40 kg per pax)
8. Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Base Camp & back all transfer by Bus & Land cruiser and supporting truck in Tibet part
9. Gurla Mandata climbing permit cost
10. Tibet Visa & Travel permit
11. Liaison officer & Interpreter
12.Nepalese crew's insurance

Cost Excludes
1. Any air fare and Airport tax
2. Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu.
3. Personal nature expenses (Laundry, Telephone call cost)
4. Airfare and Airport tax for international flight.
5. Climbing member’s insurance
6. Climbing equipment & Personal gears.
7. Hard, soft and other kinds of alcoholic drinks
8. Rescue in case of emergency
9. Medicine and first aid kits for expedition.
10. Garbage Deposit USD 500 (Sharing of the total person)
11. Walkie-Talkie set if needed
12. Nepal re-entry visa fee

Extra cost ( If needed)
1. Oxygen 4 litters (Russian) with mask and cylinders US$ 800.00
2. Satellite phone US$ 2000.00 per set
3. Filming Permit fee US$ 4500.00.